What is a good friend?
Name three qualities that make a good friend.
Kind, trustworthy, listens to me, honest, respectful
Speaks to you with kindness and respect
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Good friend
You should only be friends with someone who gives you things and is more intelligent than you
FALSE
What is something you can do when you meet someone for the first time (*clue* it's on your face!)
Smile :)
International language
What is the average lifespan of a tastebud?
10 days, 10 weeks, or 10 years?
10 days
What is this an example of:
"Oh I have a way better phone than you do, and my clothes are better than yours!"
Is this something a good friend would do?
Showing off/bragging
Is mean to you when they are around certain people
Not a good friend
True or False: treat others how you would like to be treated.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
True
GOLDEN RULE
When you've just met someone, should you speak about things that you are interested in?
Yes, if you find out it's something you are both interested in. Common interests are a great conversation starter!
What was tennis originally played with?
A baseball bat, your head, or your bare hands?
Bare hands
Can your best friend have other friends?
Yes, of course!
Breaks promises.
Not a good friend
True or False: you should be friends with people who take risks and make you feel unsafe
FALSE
What is something you can do if you are very shy and find it difficult to talk to new people?
Practice what you are going to say, ask them questions about themselves, build confidence in yourself
What is a group of jellyfish called?
A jam, a jumble, or a smack?
A smack
What do you do/say if your friend says they are upset/sad?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Try to make them feel better by listening and asking questions
Talks to you calmly when the two of you disagree
A good friend
True or False: A good friend should ALWAYS agree with what I say
FALSE
What is a good thing you can talk to other people about?
Something you both are interested in
How many gallons does a ten gallon hat actually hold?
Less than one gallon
What makes you WANT to be friends with someone?
They are kind to you, they share/ask about your interests, they make you laugh, they show they care about your well-being, etc.
Tells you who you can or can't have as a friend
Not a good friend
True or False: A good friend is someone who gives you a chance to decide what to do together.
TRUE
You are a new member at the center. What could you do to make friends with some of your new peers?
Smile
Be friendly
Talk to other people
Etc.
What is Michigan's state nickname?
(Hint: college mascot)
The Wolverine State